In North Carolina, comedian Jon Reep, winner of 'Last Comic Standing', faces allegations of felony child sexual exploitation.
American comedian and actor Jon Reep, who rose to fame by winning NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2007 and starring in Dodge Ram "Hemi" commercials, has been arrested on numerous felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.
The arrest occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025. The arrest followed a cyber tip received on April 15, 2025, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip alerted authorities to child sexual abuse material linked to a user account associated with Jon Reep.
Investigators executed a search warrant at the IP address in question, seized electronic devices, and conducted forensic analysis on those devices and related online communications. A grand jury in Catawba County issued a "true bill" indictment charging Reep with one felony count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and nine felony counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
The alleged victims in the case are minors ranging from ages 1 to 14.
As a result of the arrest, an upcoming show as part of his "Popsicle Tour" at the Dothan Opera House on September 14 has been canceled, and refunds are being issued for the canceled show. A performance in Goldsboro scheduled for September 5 was also rescheduled due to Reep's arrest.
Jon Reep's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025. However, the article does not provide information on Reep's current legal status or court proceedings. The location of the arrest was not specified in the article.
The article does not provide any information on Reep's response to the charges, and it's not immediately clear whether Reep has entered a plea or obtained legal representation. There is no public information available about who represented Reep regarding any alleged offenses against minors.
Neighbors and former classmates in Hickory expressed shock at the news of Reep's arrest. Jon Reep's comedic career includes stand-up specials, TV roles, and appearances on shows like Rodney, Eastbound & Down, Curb Your Enthusiasm, American Dad!, Netflix's Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo, and Amazon Prime's Ginger Beard Man.
It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is for informational purposes only and does not serve as legal or professional advice.
